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West Haverstraw, NY – Helen Hayes Hospital will host its 118th annual Honors Assembly on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 1:30pm in the hospital’s atrium. The inspiring event coincides with the celebration of National Rehabilitation Week and recognizes the outstanding achievements of the physical rehabilitation hospital’s patients over the past year. This year’s ceremony will […]

West Haverstraw, New York – Helen Hayes Hospital has appointed Peter Gagliardo to the position of Coordinator of the Helen Hayes Hospital Adapted Sports and Recreation Program. Gagliardo will lead the hospital’s 4-season Adapted Sports and Recreation Program, one of the largest and most comprehensive adapted sports programs in the country. Gagliardo has served as […]

Helen Hayes Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Andrews, MHS, RPA-C to the Medical Staff of the physical rehabilitation hospital. Andrews will serve the hospital as Physician Assistant, collaborating with the hospital’s Medical Director, Marjorie King, MD FACC, MAACVPR and other clinical staff to provide patients with the highest level of medical […]

West Haverstraw, NY – Helen Hayes Hospital will host a Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 11:00am-5:00pm. Eligible participants must be 16 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated whole blood in the last 56 days or made an ALYX donation in the last 112 days. Donors […]

West Haverstraw, NY – Helen Hayes Hospital has announced the dates of the rehab leader’s popular Strong Bones, Stronger Me osteoporosis wellness program for the remainder of 2018. The month-long wellness program serves to empower individuals with osteoporosis to manage the condition at a physical level, employing exercise and lifestyle changes to maintain and improve […]

West Haverstraw, NY – Helen Hayes Hospital will host a CarFit driving safety event for older drivers on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the hospital’s Parking Lot G. The event, which is free and open to the public by appointment, will provide attendees with personalized vehicle evaluations by certified CarFit technicians, […]

Saturday, May 19, 2018 | 10am – 12pm West Haverstraw, NY – The Adapted Sports and Recreation Program at Helen Hayes Hospital will present a free Adapted Gardening Workshop on Saturday, May 19th from 10am-12pm at the hospital’s MacArthur Park. The hands-on program is open to individuals of all ages who would like to learn […]

Saturday, April 21, 2018 | 11:00am – 4:00pm West Haverstraw, NY – The United Spinal Association’s Hudson Valley Chapter will present the 2018 Adapted Sports, Recreation, and Living Expo on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 11am-4pm at Helen Hayes Hospital. The free event will showcase adapted sports and recreation opportunities, as well as a variety […]

West Haverstraw, NY – Helen Hayes Hospital will welcome instructor Michelle Mioduszewski, MS, OTR/L to present Adult Neuro-Handling Techniques: Concepts for Stabilization and Function on April 14th and 15th. This 2-day course for physical therapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistants will discuss the concepts of the physical care and evidence-based principals to create results in […]

February 22, 2018 West Haverstraw, NY – The Osteoporosis Club led by the New York State Osteoporosis Prevention Education Program (NYSOPEP) at Helen Hayes Hospital will present a special discussion on “Cognition” during the support group’s monthly meeting on Thursday, February 22nd at 10am. Guest speaker and Helen Hayes Hospital Speech Language Pathologist Lisa Modell, […]